These ones stand the test of time.As a kid and teenager, I spent hours in my bathroom grooming myself. Looking back, that might have seemed a little vain, but it was less about vanity and more about curiosity. I loved experimenting with new products even if the ads on television and in magazines weren't reflective of my skin and hair needs as a young Black girl. But at the time, as I absorbed all of the stories and images in the magazines I begged my mom for in the checkout line at the grocery s...

As the end of the year comes to a close and holiday celebrations cease, it’s time to start thinking about stocking up on those essential closet building blocks that’ll do most of the everyday outfit heavy lifting through all of 2023. You guessed it—we're going back to the basics.Along with those long-lasting investment pieces, basics are necessary for crafting even the simplest wardrobe. I’ve searched. I’ve scoured. And I’ve sifted through the endless virtual aisles of reliable inter...

For the longest time, I was only concerned with caring for the skin on my face. I would hoard vitamin C serums, moisturizers, and face masks, while completely ignoring the skin from my neck down. With time, though, I've realized my mistake—mostly because I noticed signs of sun damage on my arms and legs and pesky fine lines on my neck and chest. That was a few years ago. These days, I've mended my ways, and I've created a dedicated bodycare routine. Actually, I'm kind of obsessed with it. I ha...

Anyone who has ever tried to take a selfie (aka everyone) knows that there’s an art to it. First, you have to find your light—nothing too bright, nothing too low—then your angle, and don’t even get me started on camera resolution. But once you’ve figured out those key components, there is a way to get outside help, in the form of beauty products. See, aside from the sheer je ne sais quoi of being photogenic, makeup, skincare and haircare products can sculpt features, tame flyaways, an...